While waiting for the locksmith to fix our front door lock, I noticed it suddenly appeared on swirling glass side panel next to the door.
The mantis’ play an important role in the ecosystem by helping to control pests by eating other insects.
In many cultures, the praying mantis is seen as a symbol of calmness, patience, and mindfulness. The insect’s still, prayer-like posture has led people to attribute spiritual meaning to it. In African and Asian traditions, for example, the mantis is considered a good omen, symbolizing peace and stillness.
It has been alleged that in some cases, the female mantis is known to bite off the head of the male after mating, symbolizing the intensity of nature’s survival mechanism.
Note: All but the first photo were taken by me.
